It has been two months since the death of the popular polar bear “Gogo” (male, 21 years old) from Yokohama Zoo Zoorasia (Asahi Ward, Yokohama City). At the memorial booth set up in the zoo, many people stop to remember his former self. The zoo announced its analysis of the cause of Gogo’s death by the 16th. It is presumed that his lung function declined due to his own body weight, leading to a “pulmonary shunt” where blood returns to the heart without taking in oxygen, and hypoxemia.
Attempted resuscitation but
Yokohama Zoo Zoorasia
Yokohama Zoo Zoorasia is a modern, spacious zoo that opened in 1999 in Yokohama, Japan. It is uniquely designed with eight ecological zones representing different regions of the world, such as the Asian Tropical Forest and Subarctic Forest, to showcase animals in naturalistic habitats. The zoo focuses on conservation and environmental education, offering visitors an immersive experience that emphasizes the importance of ecosystems.
Gogo
“Gogo” likely refers to the Gogo people, an ethnic group primarily in central Tanzania, rather than a specific place or site. They are historically known for their rich cultural traditions, including music, dance, and ironworking, and were part of the historical Gogo Kingdom. Their history is deeply connected to the central Tanzanian landscape, where they have been cattle herders and farmers for centuries.
